Chapter 330 - 330

Chapter 330

Seleste's first full-length album.

Seleste has released three mini-albums since debut.

The trend in the music market these days is to release mini-albums in succession rather than producing albums with a huge volume, and to shorten the gap as much as possible.

However, idol fans have always longed for full-length albums with high quality and abundant tracks.

Perhaps they thought now was the time to quench that thirst, Sigma Entertainment pre-released the cover of their first full-length album, which seemed to have been worked on for a long time, at the end of August.

The cover exudes the feeling of floating through space.

The sun, planets, and countless stars are beautifully scattered, creating a mysterious atmosphere.

The name of the first full-length album is .

Seeing the word 'Unity', which implies becoming one, Seleves interpreted the meaning contained in the album and guessed what the title song would feel like.

Since the title uses the word 'unity', it will definitely contain the message of 'you and I become one'.

Here, 'you and I' could mean the relationship between two lovers, or Seleste and Seleve.

Looking at the mysterious atmosphere of the album cover, a title song similar to could come out, or a dreamy song like could come out.

It's fun for fans to happily guess like this, but it's much easier to roll out bait with clear information.

In early September, not long after an article came out saying that Seleste would make a comeback on September 28, the track list was suddenly released.

In addition to the plentiful volume of 10 songs, what caught the eyes of Seleves right away was none other than the names of the people in charge of writing and composing the songs.

Among the unfamiliar English names, there were many familiar names that all Seleves knew.

Including the title song, Heo Yu-bin's name was listed on six songs.

During and , which was pre-released at the fan concert.

Seleves already knew Heo Yubin's composing ability well.

They always wondered how much Heo Yubin could develop his talent while working a busy schedule, and he engraved his name all over the album.

The title song of the first regular album is .

This song was created by Heo Yubin and Yurie, who composed , one of the final round songs of .

Some Seleves who saw the composer's name thought of the crisis of the song and talked about how they thought a similar song would come out.

is a word related to space, and is also related to space, so they thought the song's atmosphere would be similar.

The week after the album information was released, a highlight medley was uploaded as announced on the scheduler.

Instead of just one video uploaded as usual, two were uploaded, raising many Seleves' questions.

The moment Seleves looked closely at the title, wondering what was going on, they realized that Sigma Entertainment had really prepared thoroughly.

The highlight medley came out in two versions.

One is the regular version that they've seen so far.

And the other is an a cappella version with only the members' voices.

- Is this true? I just went to heaven and came back. The harmony is so fucking beautiful.

└ They must have put in a lot of effort for a regular album. They must have even left the arrangement to a professional.

└ [01:45] Just release an acapella version. //ㅠㅠ//

└ Why are our rapper line Akachans [Japanese: baby] so good at singing....

└Please show us the behind-the-scenes.... Be Hind The Scenes

They couldn't even guess when they practiced a cappella.

The members' voices, which boasted perfect harmony, were truly eardrum-melting.

In addition, the video switched appropriately to each member's perspective, making it even more enjoyable to watch.

Thanks to the perfect promotion that was a feast for both the ears and the eyes, the expectations of Seleves rose even higher.

The number of people who wanted the full a cappella versions of the title song and other songs increased exponentially.

It was a familiar waiting time for Seleves.

All they could think of was that time should pass quickly to the end of September and they wanted to enjoy Seleste's comeback stage with their own eyes.

***

It's a really high-altitude march.

Karis's Homma, who came to Sangam-dong to watch a music show for the first time in a long time, smiled happily as she looked at Seleste's initial record that had been counted two days ago.

'Are we going to set an all-time record?'

It felt like she had thought this before.

It couldn't be helped, because Seleste had set incredible records that seemed hard to break with every comeback.

But this time, the units were different from the start.

Seleste's first full-length album achieved a new record by selling 2.01 million copies on the first day of initial sales.

And today, the third day of initial sales, it reached 2.19 million copies, showing a tremendous upward trend.

"I definitely thought it would be possible to sell 2 million copies with , but it was a needless worry.'

Of course, Homma herself contributed a lot to this huge trend.

It was a fan signing event that was held only a few months ago, so how could she not go and miss it?

It was surprising that there were so many Seleves who had similar thoughts, but on the other hand, it worried her.

She was afraid that her bank account wouldn't be able to withstand another bloody war.

Enjoying the atmosphere of the pre-recording that had not felt in a long time, Homma entered the recording studio a few hours later.

Seleves gathered in an orderly manner under the stage and watched the stage equipment being set up.

Homma opened her mouth slightly as she looked at the decorations that seemed to have cost a lot of money.

'Is it really the middle of the universe?'

The vast background of the universe, and the countless fire elements wandering around in it.

Pieces of meteorites, pillars that seem to have come from ancient times, and fragments of stars.

It seemed like they had mobilized everything that could create a mysterious atmosphere like the cover image of their first regular album.

Soon, the lights were adjusted to blue, and the seven members of Seleste came up one by one with a loud cheer from the side of the stage.

Homma cheered along and looked at the members' outfits and visuals as a top priority.

Destroyed jeans with rips here and there.

Shirts that were one size too big, leather jackets, and blue pants.

Makeup that created a refreshing atmosphere.

It was a great coordination that gave off a free-spirited and casual feeling while also fully showing off each member's individual characteristics.

Homma felt ecstatic as she stared at Karis, who was slightly pushing back his wet bangs.

'Today, his forehead is slightly covered...!'

Karis, who has maintained a style where his bangs are half uncovered.

Today, on Music K Countdown, he appeared with his bangs down.

The feeling of affection and his usual strong aura were conveyed at the same time, making her heart flutter.

"Hello, Seleve! Let's say hello, two, three!"

Seleste, who had appeared on a music show stage for the first time in a long time, had a brief conversation with Seleve, then returned to their respective positions and stood by.

Homma held her breath and opened her eyes wide.

The accompaniment of flowed out through the speakers.

The faint atmosphere was accompanied by the sound of a guitar and the electronic sound of a synthesizer.

As soon as the music started, the six members who had been bowing their heads scattered, sweeping the floor with their knees.

Karis, who had remained in his position, raised his head while crouching down and hummed briefly in a low voice.

「Hmm, Mmm, yeah」

As Karis nodded his head, he stood up with a nimble movement.

As he stood in the center and reached out his hands toward the sky, the members scattered around the stage reached out their hands toward the center from their respective positions.

At that moment, the sounds of the guitar and synthesizer grew louder.

Everyone quickly circled around and formed an inverted triangle formation centered around Karis.

From the beginning, the choreography that perfectly matched the seven members' synergy was refreshing.

「Actually, there's something I want to hear from you

a star called you that orbits around me as if it has nothing to do with me」

The atmosphere that had been soaring with the bass, guitar, and drums resonating for a moment calmed down.

Following the quietly ringing synthesizer melody, Karis and Ji Yoon-chul, who remained in the center of the stage, performed a pair choreography.

Ji Yoon-chul, who stood behind Karis who was singing, moved his steps lightly like a satellite orbiting around him.

The moment they reached out to each other, Ji Yoon-chul took over Karis' part and crossed paths.

「 I wish you would look back at me once

I wish you would hold on to me, so that I can stay by your side」

Ji Yoon-chul, who had mainly performed singing rap parts, sang a song with a vague emotion, and Seleves briefly burst into shouts of emotion.

Ji Yoon-chul, who must have invested a lot of time to improve his vocal skills, was truly amazing.

Ji Yoon-chul stepped aside, and Chae Eun-gyu took his place.

The members, who had spread out in a circular formation to match the timing of his entrance into the center, leaned forward.

When Chae Eun-gyu pretended to grab his chest, they performed a group dance while turning their arms counterclockwise.

Just like a single organism, perfect breathing without any unnecessary details.

「Other eyes targeting you make me impatient」

Song Hyung-bin, who was behind him, stretched both hands upward and came forward, drawing a gentle curve.

Following the leader's hand, the rest of the members got up from their seats and moved while lightly kicking their feet.

「The only flame in my darkness, that light is only you」

EDM accompaniment rang out fiercely.

Bass beats and electronic sounds swayed over the synthesizer expressing a great sense of longing, and the lights on the stage blinked to the rhythm, heightening the atmosphere.

「Oh, your heart that I can't reach.

It's just parallel lines, but」

Kang Si-yoon vigorously spun his body around and stretched his arms forward.

As if to intuitively express the lyrics, the slender new model breathed in unison on both sides of him, who stretched out both arms like parallel lines.

「Oh, I'm just heading towards you, spinning around endlessly」

Karis kicked his feet with restrained movements as if kicking an invisible wall and ran forward.

His obsidian-like eyes shone through his freely fluttering golden hair.

While spinning around endlessly.

We can't meet, but we move forward with the single desire to meet.

The chorus of , which simultaneously contains a determination and longing for that wish, pierced Homma's ears.

「Even if I reach with all my strength, the distance doesn't narrow」

Heo Yu-bin came out as the center and sensually waved.

The restrained choreography from shoulder to waist, the eyes were drawn to Heo Yu-bin's determined face, and the ears were focused on his refreshing yet energetic tone.

And as if to mark the end of this heightened atmosphere, the bass and electronic sounds stopped for a moment.

「Chasing you, I got u in my sight,」

As the last verse of the chorus rang out, Heo Yu-bin bounced his waist and tilted his head back slightly.

'Crazy!'

Homma was completely absorbed in the stage and couldn't contain her excitement.

A hazy atmosphere and a series of powerful group dances that didn't match it.

It's amazing how two contrasting concepts can come together so well.

The members expressed the meaning contained in the lyrics while conveying pleasure with intuitive choreography.

As felt earlier, perfect teamwork from all members was essential to create this kind of group dance-oriented choreography.

In other words, Seleste perfectly met all of these prerequisites and created an overwhelming stage.

The sensual accompaniment of drums and guitar riffs followed, and Yoo Minha's rap unfolded splendidly on top of it.

「yeah I'll do anything for you

A broken switch, right here and now

My position fixed on you

I couldn't deny my feelings for you from the beginning」

At some point, the members who appeared next to him surrounded Yoo Min-ha.

The six members who put their hands on each other's shoulders in a triangle circled around, and when Yoo Min-ha finished his part and joined the group, Chae Eun-gyu and Kang Si-yoon at the front of the stage took over the rap.

「make a way, make a chance

you set ma heart alight

like a starburst thru the night

keep one going up to you

allow me to be」

The rising melody of the synthesizer and drums announcing the start of the chorus rang out again.

As if he had been waiting for this moment, Song Hyung-bin spun around, waving the hem of his blue jacket.

「Oh, your heart that I can't reach, just parallel lines, but」

Following Song Hyung-bin, Yoo Min-ha also showed off his vocal ability and raised the corners of his mouth.

「Oh, I'm just heading towards you, endlessly turning and turning」

Chae Eun-gyu moved to the center while sensually kicking his feet next to Song Hyung-bin.

He then performed the high notes that Heo Yu-bin had sung earlier and bounced his chest twice.

「I reach with all my strength, but the distance doesn't narrow, even so,

I chase you, I got u in my sight」

The beat of electronic pop resonated even more, filling the melody of the chorus.

The guitar and bass added to that struck the heart.

In the bridge that completely inherited those trembling emotions, Karis covered his face and moved his body violently.

「I'll hide my dark expression

I'll never show it

Even if I freeze suffocatingly coldly」

Ji Yoon-chul reached out behind Karis, who was kneeling and bowing to the floor.

「I won't forget that I received your light

I won't get tired, so I'll reach out again」

The range of the vocals gradually increased.

As if building a tower, Karis and Ji Yoon-chul, who had been piling up their parts one by one, fell to the side.

Heo Yu-bin, who had been waiting behind, raised both hands and hit a high note.

「No one can break me like you, so you're the only one, my prayer」

The lights flashed brightly, and the synthesizer and drums from the speakers howled even more fiercely.

On the stage where the climax was reached, the members sang the last chorus with all their might.

Enough to convey their hearts to all Seleves looking at the stage.

So that they could convey their vow to search only for you for eternity.

Watching the members performing a perfect dance as if they were one until the end, Homma clenched her fists.

The season of Seleste has arrived once again.

-